These resources have been collected from non-profit and organizational partners. While we do everything we can to keep this resource up-to-date, always call ahead to confirm that services are still available.


SAFETY TIPS FROM THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL
Know how it spreads
There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.
Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks.
These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
Some recent studies have suggested that COVID-19 may be spread by people who are not showing symptoms
Clean your hands often
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- Stay home as much as possible
- Put distance between yourself and other people.
- Remember that some people without symptoms may be able to spread virus.
- Keeping distance from others is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.
Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others
- You could spread COVID-19 to others even if you do not feel sick.
- Everyone should wear a cloth face cover when they have to go out in public, for example to the grocery store or to pick up other necessities.
- Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.
- The cloth face cover is meant to protect other people in case you are infected.
- Do NOT use a facemask meant for a healthcare worker.
- Continue to keep about 6 feet between yourself and others. The cloth face cover is not a substitute for social distancing.
Clean and disinfect
- Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
- If surfaces are dirty, clean them. Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.
- Then, use a household disinfectant. Most common EPA-registered household disinfectant will work.
FEATURED RESOURCE GUIDES
LOCAL DIRECTORY FOR OTHER SERVICES
Addiction
Agape Missions | 815-723-1548 |
Family Guidance Center | 815-730-7521 |
Stepping Stones | 815-744-4555 |
Will County Addiction Services | 815-727-8521 |
Child Care
Catholic Charities’ Head Start | 815-724-1148 |
Early Head Start (Spanish) | 815-724-1149 |
Child Care Resource & Referral | 815-741-1163 |
Hill Memorial Center | 815-723-0942 |
Spanish Community Center | 815-727-3683 |
Vilaseca Day Care Center | 815-727-1467 |
Counseling
Agape Missions | 815-723-1548 |
Aunt Martha’s Youth Services | 815-768-8750 |
Catholic Charities | 815-723-0331 |
Community Service Council (Northern Will County) | 815-886-5000 |
Crisis Line of Will County | 815-722-3344 |
DCFS | 815-730-4000 |
Groundwork (Domestic Violence) 24/7 | 815-729-1228 |
Guardian Angel | 815-729-0930 |
Hartgrove Hospital | 773-413-1700 |
Heart Haven Outreach | 630-226-8403 |
Lutheran Social Services of IL | 847-635-4600 |
MidAmerican Psychological Institute P.C. | 815-735-0732 |
The Salvation Army | 815-726-4834 |
Warren Sharpe Community Center | 815-722-2727 |
Will County Mental Health | 815-727-8521 |
Will County Youth Services | 815-727-5065 |
Disability Resource Center | 815-729-0162 |
Crisis Hotlines
AIDS Hotline – IL Dept. of Public Health | 800-243-2437 |
Alcohol Abuse Hotline | 800-252-6465 |
American Red Cross 24 Hour | 877-597-0747 |
Birthright of Joliet | 815-725-3411 |
Child Abuse | 800-252-2873 |
Child Help USA – National Child Abuse Hotline | 800-422-4453 |
Crisis Line of Will County | 815-722-3344 |
Dept. of Children & Family Services | 815-730-4000 |
Disaster Distress Hotline | 800-985-5990 |
Drug & Alcohol Hotline | 800-662-4357 |
Focus Treatment Center (drug, alcohol, eating disorder) | 800-675-2041 |
Guardian Angel | 815-729-0930 |
Military Communication Line | 877-272-7337 |
Narcotics Anonymous 24/7 | 708-848-4884 |
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration | 877-726-4727 |
Education
JJC – Division of Adult & Family Education | 815-729-9020 |
American Red Cross | 630-378-0344 |
Catholic Charities’ Head Start | 815-724-1148 |
Early Head Start (Spanish) | 815-724-1149 |
Dept. of Children & Family Services | 815-730-4000 |
Fountainbrook Library – Bolingbrook | 630-759-2102 |
GED Hotline | 800-321-9511 |
Joliet Junior College (City Center) | 815-727-6544 |
Joliet Public Library | 815-740-2660 |
Will County Regional Office of Education | 815-740-8360 |
University of Illinois Cooperative Extension | 815-727-9296 |
Disability Resource Center | 815-729-0162 |
White Oak Library – Romeoville | 815-552-4200 |
Workforce Center of Will County | 815-727-4444 |
Employment & Training
Catholic Charities Daybreak Center | 815-774-4663 |
Cross Paths – Joliet | 779-707-0444 |
IL Dept. of Employment Security | 815-740-5100 |
IL Dept. of Rehab Services (DORS) | 815-730-4200 |
Joliet Job Corps | 815-727-7677 |
Prison Release Ministry | 815-730-8541 |
Spanish Community Center | 815-727-3683 |
Warren Sharpe Community Center | 825-727-2727 |
Workforce Center of Will County | 815-727-4444 |
Family Services
Agape Missions | 815-723-1548 |
Birthright of Joliet | 815-725-3411 |
Cornerstone | 815-727-6666 |
Child & Family Connections | 815-730-2617 |
Catholic Charities Daybreak Center | 815-744-4663 |
Lutheran Social Services | 847-635-4600 |
Salvation Army | 815-726-4834 |
Senior Services Center of Will County | 815-723-9713 |
Spanish Community Center | 815-727-3683 |
Pregnancy Resource Center | 815-744-7755 |
Warren Sharpe Community Center | 815-722-2727 |
Financial Services
Catholic Charities Daybreak Center | 815-774-4663 |
Center for Community Concerns | 815-722-0722 |
Child Care Resource & Referral – Will County | 815-741-1163 |
Daybreak Center | 815-774-4663 |
Dept. of Human Services (Resource Center) | 815-740-5350 |
Social Security Administration in Joliet | 815-783-7302 |
Veterans Assistance Commission of Will County | 815-740-8389 |
Will County Center for Community Concerns | 815-722-0722 |
Food Pantries
Catholic Charities’ Daybreak Center | 815-774-4663 |
The Compass Church | 630-739-2824 |
DuPage Township | 630-759-1317 |
Northern Illinois Food Bank | 815-846-1041 |
Salvation Army | 815-726-4834 |
Seventh Day Adventist Church | 630-739-1038 |
Spanish Community Center | 815-727-3683 |
West Suburban Pantry | 630-512-9921 |
W.I.C. – Women, Infants, Children-Joliet | 815-727-8524 |
Housing Assistance
Bridge Communities (DuPage Co.) | 630-545-0610 |
Community Service Council of Northern Will County | 815-886-5000 |
Catholic Charities’ Daybreak Center | 815-774-4663 |
Housing Authority of Joliet | 815-727-0611 |
MorningStar Mission | 815-722-5780 |
Veterans Assistance Commission | 815-740-8389 |
Will County Center Community Concerns | 815-722-0722 |
Willfindhousing.org | 815-722-3344 |
Legal Services
Erie Neighborhood House | (216) 260-6429 |
Family Focus Aurora Citizenship | (331) 256-5377 / DACA – (331) 256-7104 |
HANA Center | (847) 520-1999 |
Indo American Center | (816) 343-9256 |
Latinos Progresando | (773) 542-7077 ext. 10 |
Spanish Community Center | 815-727-3683 |
Transportation
Metra | 815-723-2244 |
Pace Heritage Bus | 815-723-3259 |
RTA (schedule service info) | 815-836-7000 |
Shelters
Catholic Charities’ Daybreak Center: 611 Cass St. Joliet | 815-744-4663 |
Guardian Angel Domestic Violence | 815-729-0930 |
Lamb’s Fold Women’s Center: 153 S. Ottawa Joliet | 815-723-5262 |
MorningStar Mission: 350 E. Washington Joliet | 815-722-5780 |